Ulster County Court Records

Ulster County court records are documents generated during legal proceedings. They serve as a means of understanding judicial decisions ensuring transparency in the judicial process. These files are crucial for legal professionals, researchers, and the general public who seek detailed insights into various legal issues. In general, New York court records can provide information like the personal details of the involved parties, court dates, charges, and final verdicts.

Are Court Records Public in Ulster County?

Yes. According to Section 255 of the New York Judiciary Law, Ulster County court records are public. This statute mandates that court clerks make court records available to the public upon request or certify that requested records can not be found.

However, certain restrictions and limitations exist on accessing specific court records due to privacy concerns and legal protections. For example, records involving juvenile cases, sealed cases, and particular family court matters are usually restricted to protect the individual's privacy (Section 166 of the Family Court Act). Additionally, records that contain sensitive information, such as personal identifiers, health records, or details that could compromise a person's safety, may also be restricted.

Ulster County Court Records Search

Members of the public can search for Ulster County court records in the following ways:

• Visiting a court clerk's office.
• Going to the courthouse where the case was filed.
• Using an electronic portal provided by the court.
• Accessing a third-party public records website.

Ulster County Court Records Search by Name

Name-based searches for Ulster County court records can be done via the online portal provided by the County Clerk's office by following these steps:

• Visit the County Clerk website.
• Click on "Search IQS".
• Choose "Search Records as Guest" or sign up.
• Input the relevant party's first and last name and fill in other relevant fields.
• Click "Search" to filter results.

Alternatively, name-based searches can be done by mail. Individuals must write a letter including names of the parties involved, the index number, filing date, and documents requested to:

Ulster County Clerk's Office
244 Fair Street
Kingston, New York 12401.

Researchers must include their name, mailing address, and payment for associated fees. Fees vary depending on the type of court record requested. Copies of requested court records will be sent to the mailing address provided.

Ulster County Courts

The Ulster County court system includes a Supreme Court, County Court, Family Court, Surrogate's Court, City Court, Town Courts, and Village Courts. Below is a list of all 27 courthouse addresses:

Ulster County Supreme Court
Ulster County Courthouse
285 Wall Street
Kingston, NY 12401
Phone: (845) 481-9375

Ulster County Court
Ulster County Courthouse
285 Wall Street
Kingston, NY 12401
Phone: (845) 481-9375

Ulster County Family Court
16 Lucas Avenue
Kingston, NY 12401
Phone: (845) 481-9430

Ulster County Surrogate's Court
240 Fair Street
Kingston, NY 12401
Phone: (845) 481-9338

Kingston City Court
1 Garraghan Drive
Kingston, NY 12401
Phone: (845) 481-9350

Denning Justice Court
1567 Denning Road
P.O. Box 66
Claryville, NY 12725
Phone: (845) 985-2100

Ellenville Village Court
2 Elting Court
Ellenville, NY 12428
Phone: (845) 647-7080

Esopus Justice Court
1 Town Hall Way
Ulster Park, NY 12487
P.O. Box 700
Port Ewen, NY 12466
Phone: (845) 331-5776

Gardiner Town Court
2340 Route 44/55
P.O. Box 289
Gardiner, NY 12525
Phone: (845) 256-0017 ext. 106.

Hardenburgh Town Court
51 Rider Hollow Road
Arkville, NY 12406
Phone: (917) 609-4000

Hurley Justice Court
10 Wamsley Place, P.O. Box 325
Hurley, NY 12443
Phone: (845) 331-7474 ext. 1.

Kingston Town Court
906 Sawkill Road
Kingston, NY 12401
Phone: (845) 336-8853 ext. 12.

Lloyd Town Court
12 Church Street, Suite 2
Highland, NY 12528
Phone: (845) 691-7544

Marbletown Justice Court
1925 Lucas Avenue
Cottekill, NY 12419
Phone: (845) 687-7500 ext. 1.

New Paltz Town Justice Court
23 Plattekill Avenue
New Paltz, NY 12561
Phone: (845) 255-0041

Olive Town Justice Court
50 Bostock Road
P.O. Box 201
Shokan, NY 12481
Phone: (845) 657-2912

Plattekill Town Court
1915 Route 44-55
P.O. Box 45
Modena, NY 12548
Phone: (845) 883-5805

Rochester Town Justice Court
140 Samsonville Road
P.O. Box 167
Kerhonkson, NY 12446
Phone: (845) 626-2522

Rosendale Justice Court
1915 Lucas Avenue
Cottekill, NY 12419
Phone: (845) 658-3686

Saugerties Town Justice Court
4 High Street
Saugerties, NY 12477
Phone: (845) 246-2800 ext. 14.

Saugerties Village Justice Court
43 Partition Street
Saugerties, NY 12477
Phone: (845) 246-3958

Shandaken Justice Court
Town Hall
7209 Route 28, P.O. Box 6
Shandaken, NY 12480
Phone: (845) 688-5005

Shawangunk Town Court
Town Hall
14 Central Avenue
P.O. Box 247
Wallkill, NY 12589
Phone: (845) 895-2111

Ulster Town Court
1 Town Hall Drive
Lake Katrine, NY 12449
Phone: (845) 382-1737

Wawarsing Town Court
108 Canal Street, P.O. Box 671
Ellenville, NY 12428
Phone: (845) 647-7800 ext. 1.

Woodstock Justice Court
Town Hall
76 Tinker Street
Woodstock, NY 12498
Phone: (845) 679-6345

Ulster County Supreme Court Case Search

The Ulster County Supreme Court handles civil cases like lawsuits for damages, property disputes, and contract issues. Criminal cases, covering felonies and serious misdemeanors, are also within its jurisdiction. Additionally, the court deals with family law matters such as divorce, child custody, support, and probate cases involving wills, estates, and guardianships. The County Clerk's office maintains all civil and criminal files from the Supreme and County Courts. Publicly accessible files cover civil actions, criminal actions, judgments, liens, and business filings, provided they are not sealed. Interested parties should do any of the three below procedures to obtain copies:

• Visit the County Clerk's website and click "Search IQS". Select "Search Records as Guest" or sign up, then enter the relevant party's first and last name and fill in the provided fields. Finally, click "Search" to view the results.
• There is also a mail option for accessing the court's records. Researchers should send a letter with the index number, filing date, party names, specified requested documents, their name, mailing address, and payment for fees, which vary by record type.

Ulster County Clerk's Office
244 Fair Street
Kingston, New York 12401.

Copies of requested files will be sent to the mailing address provided in the request.

• In-person requests for county court records can also be made as public terminals are available in the County Clerk's 2nd-floor Record Room. Individuals should note that associated fees must be paid on-site before copies of requested documents can be obtained.

Ulster County District Court Record

The Kingston City Court and other county courts handle district court duties based on case scope. Generally, the court manages various civil and criminal cases, including traffic violations, small claims, misdemeanors, and preliminary felony hearings.

Individuals can access the court's civil and criminal records online via the "Search IQS" portal on the County Clerk's website. Available documents include civil actions, criminal actions, judgments, liens, and business filings unless sealed. To obtain these files:

• Visit the court records portion of the County Clerk's website
• Click “Search IQS”
• Select "Search Records as Guest"
• Enter the relevant party's first and last name
• Complete the required fields and click "Search".

Individuals must write a letter with the index number, filing date, party names, and the documents requested for mail requests. Include the requester's name, mailing address, and payment for fees, then send the request to:

Ulster County Clerk's Office
244 Fair Street
Kingston, New York 12401.

Physical requests can be made at the same address in the 2nd-floor Records Room, where public terminals are also available for searching. Associated fees must be paid before copies can be produced.

Ulster County Criminal Records

The Division of Criminal Justice Service (DCJS) keeps official criminal history records which include Ulster County Arrest records. These documents detail Ulster arrest records, indictments, convictions, and sentences reported by police, district attorneys, courts, and other agencies. These files are not public and cannot be accessed through the state’s Freedom of Information Law. The DCJS does not provide criminal history records to third parties or companies conducting background checks. Requests for another individual's criminal history are not allowed.

Individuals can request either an unsuppressed or suppressed criminal history record response, each needing a separate request. Unsuppressed Criminal History Records contain all criminal history files, including sealed or suppressed records under New York State Criminal Procedure Law. These Ulster Criminal Records include dismissed cases, violation/infraction convictions, eligible substance abuse-related convictions, eligible convictions granted by the court, youthful offender adjudications, dismissed charges, and equivalent arrest charges (if disposed of after Nov. 1, 1991).

Suppressed Criminal History Records exclude sealed or suppressed information detailed above. Ulster County residents looking to request criminal history records should follow the following steps:

• Book a fingerprinting appointment by calling (877) 472-6915. These service codes should be provided during booking: 15464Z for a suppressed records request; 15465F for an unsuppressed record request.
• On the fingerprinting appointment day, requestors must bring an acceptable form of identification (a driver’s license, state ID, or international passport will suffice; call (877) 472-6915 for details about acceptable forms of identification). Parents or Guardians requesting a minor aged 11 to 17 who does not have an acceptable form of I.D. must complete this New York Photo ID Waiver for Minors form.
• Pay the service fee of $14.25 (credit cards, checks, and money orders accepted; checks/money orders payable to "Idemia").
• After the appointment, DCJS will process the request and mail the response within three to four weeks.

Ulster County Criminal Court Case Lookup

Individuals interested in looking up Ulster court records like this can utilize any of the three options below:

Online Access:

• Visit the court records section of the County Clerk's website.
• Click “Search IQS”.
• Select "Search Records as Guest".
• Enter the party's first and last name.
• Complete other provided fields and click "Search".

Mail requests require interested parties to write a letter with the index number, filing date, party names, and documents requested. Include the requester’s name, mailing address, and fees. Send to:

Ulster County Clerk's Office
244 Fair Street
Kingston, New York 12401.

Get Ulster County Civil Court Records

The Ulster County Clerk's Office maintains records of civil actions, judgments, liens, and corporate documents, provided they are not sealed. These records cover a range of documents, including those related to lawsuits, property disputes, personal injury cases, and business litigation.

Individuals interested in looking up Ulster County civil court files can use any of the three options below:

• For online access, visit the court records section of the County Clerk's website. Click “Search IQS,” select "Search Records as Guest," enter the party's first and last name, complete the provided relevant fields, and click "Search" to access court records.
• Mail requests: Write a letter with the index number, filing date, party names, and documents of interest. Include the requester’s name, mailing address, and fees. Send the request to:

Ulster County Clerk's Office
244 Fair Street
Kingston, New York 12401.

• For in-person requests interested parties should visit the 2nd floor Records Room at the same address, where public terminals are available for searching court documents. Fees must be paid for record copies to be produced.

Ulster County Family Court Records

Ulster County Family Court records cover cases involving child custody, support, visitation rights, domestic violence, adoption, and guardianship. Ulster Family Court shares jurisdiction with Ulster Surrogate's Court for some adoption and guardianship cases. These courts handle guardianship of minors and certain criminal offenses between family or household members.

Access to Family Court records is governed by New York State statute, specifically under Section 166 of the Family Court Act, and these records are not public.

Only the following are eligible to access said records:

• Parties involved in the case and their attorneys
• Parents, guardians, legally approved caregivers
• Authorized representatives of child protective services
• Court-appointed Special Advocate program representatives
• Persons with a court order.

Eligible individuals should make physical queries at the Ulster County Clerk's Office:

244 Fair Street,
Kingston, New York 12401.

On the appointment day, requesters must bring a valid government-issued I.D. They must also provide as much specific information about the case as possible to assist in locating the records. Additionally, inquiries about the records and access procedures can be made by calling the County Clerk's Office at (845) 340-3288.

Ulster Dissolution of Marriage Records

According to the Ulster County Clerk’s Office, divorce records are only accessible to the plaintiff, defendant, or their attorney of record. Other parties cannot obtain these records. To view or receive copies of a divorce case’s files, eligible parties must mail in a notarized letter with the names involved, index number, filing date, and type of records sought.

Ulster County Clerk's Office
244 Fair Street
Kingston, New York 12401.

In-person requests require valid I.D. (driver's license, non-driver I.D., U.S. passport, or other photo I.D.).

Ulster County Marriage and Divorce Records

Ulster County Marriage certificates older than 50 years are considered publicly accessible. Ulster County vital records requests can be made in person by visiting the clerk's office in the municipality where the marriage occurred. On the other hand, Ulster County marriage records less than 50 years old are not considered part of Ulster County public records, the requester must either be a spouse, have notarized authorization from a spouse, be purchasing a record for direct mailing to an eligible party, be an attorney needing it for legal purposes, or provide death certificates if both spouses are deceased.

Per the Ulster County Clerk’s Office, divorce records are accessible only to the record subjects, their attorneys, or authorized individuals. Other parties cannot obtain these records. Eligible parties can mail a notarized letter with the names involved, index number, filing date, and type of records sought or make in-person queries at the office:

Ulster County Clerk's Office
244 Fair Street
Kingston, New York 12401.

In-person requests require valid photo I.D.s, such as a driver's license, non-driver I.D., or U.S. passport.

Ulster County Birth and Death Records

The New York State Department of Health states that Ulster County birth records are private and accessible only to the individual named on the record, a parent listed on the file, or a spouse/child and persons with a court order. Eligible individuals for a vital records search such as Ulster County birth certificate should contact the clerk's office in the town, city, or village where the event occurred, providing valid government-issued photo I.D.

County death records can only be obtained by the deceased's immediate family members. Other parties must show a documented legitimate right or claim, a documented medical need, or a New York State Court Order. They must provide official documentation, like a letter from an agency requiring the death record to process a claim. Eligible individuals should contact the clerk's office in the town, city, or village where the event occurred, providing valid government-issued photo I.D.

Ulster County Probate Court Records

The Ulster County Supreme Court and Surrogate's Court share jurisdiction over cases involving decedents' affairs, such as probate of wills, estate administration, guardianship of minors' property, and lifetime trusts.

The county's Surrogate Court holds records from 1787 to the present that are available to the public, with older records on microfilm/microfiche and two microfilm machines accessible. For record inquiries, individuals have to email the court for queries to check for records availability.

Alternatively, interested parties can use the County Supreme Court's "Search IQS" portal by searching as a guest, entering case specifics, and clicking "SEARCH".

Ulster County Property Records

Ulster County property records involve information on property ownership, deeds, mortgages, liens, and tax records. These records provide details on property transactions, ownership history, boundaries, property descriptions, and assessed values. Ulster County Property Assessors are custodians of property records in the city or town where the property is located. Interested persons may obtain property records by searching online via the Image Mate Online portal or by visiting the Assessor’s Office.

Ulster County Court Records Online

Third-party online resources like Newyorkcourtrecords.us provide convenient access to Ulster County court records. These platforms offer a user-friendly interface and broad search options, making it simple to locate specific records quickly. Benefits include accessibility from anywhere, time savings, and immediate results. However, limitations may include incomplete records, potential fees, and less frequent updates than official sources. Users should check the accuracy of the information by cross-referencing with official court databases or contacting the court directly. Despite these limitations, third-party sites remain valuable for initial searches and general information.